ES2622101T3 - Dehumidifier - Google Patents

Abstract

A dehumidifier (1) comprising a compressor, a heat exchange module connected to the compressor, a fan that forcedly blows air to pass through the heat exchange module (30), and a water tank assembly (700) that stores condensed water in the heat exchange module (30) within a main body, and comprising: an upper cover assembly (100), which defines an upper surface of the main body; the dehumidifier being characterized in that the main body also comprises: a hole (111) for handle, open on each of the two sides, left and right, of the upper cover assembly; and a side ornament (400), coupled to the upper cover assembly (100) to define at least a portion of each of the two surfaces, left and right, of the main body, in which a handle (40), attached to the handle hole (111) and having an opening (430) that is open through a side surface of the main body to allow a user to grab the handle, is disposed at an upper end of the side ornament (400).

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DESCRIPTION

Dehumidifier

BACKGROUND

The present invention relates to a dehumidifier.

In general, a dehumidifier is an apparatus that sucks wet wet air from a closed space into a box and allows air to pass through a heat exchanger that includes a condenser and an evaporator, which reduces humidity. Then, the dehumidified air can be discharged back into the enclosed, or indoor, space to reduce moisture inside the indoor unit.

That is, a dehumidifier can absorb heat from the surrounding air by evaporating a liquid refrigerant contained in the evaporator. Here, the evaporator can see its temperature reduced while the refrigerant is evaporated, and, therefore, the air that passes through the evaporator can also see its temperature reduced. In this way, since the temperature of the surrounding evaporator air is reduced, the moisture contained in the air can be condensed to form rust on a surface of the evaporator. In this way, the dehumidified air can be discharged into the interior space in order to reduce the humidity within the interior space.

In recent years, large and multi-function dehumidifiers are appearing in order to improve dehumidification performance and user comfort. In this way, high capacity and large size humidifiers will be greatly preferred.

In Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0083417 a dehumidifier is described in which the bottom of an evaporator has the shape of a basket intended to collect and store the condensed water. In the dehumidifier that has the structure described above, if a preset amount of water or more is collected inside the basket, a user can remove the basket to discard the water inside the basket and then reassemble the basket .

Also disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0138478, a structure of a dehumidifier in which a water tank has been mounted in a recessed water tank assembly part, belonging to a main body, and the water is extracted in a state in which the water tank is rotated by manipulating a water tank handle disposed on a front surface of the water tank.

However, in the prior art documents described above, no handle is provided to manipulate the movement of the main body of the dehumidifier or other component similar to the handle. Also, in the case of the large size dehumidifier, if the dehumidifier moves by force, the dehumidifier may fall as a result of the high height at which the dehumidifier is located, with the threat to the user's safety or the risk of Give us the dehumidifier.

Also, in the case of a large size dehumidifier, since the dehumidifier is heavy, it can be difficult to move the dehumidifier only by pulling the main body or pushing it.

COMPENDIUM

The embodiments provide a dehumidifier according to the subject matter of claim 1, in which a handle that is recessed inwardly from an upper surface of a main body in order to open the two lateral surfaces thereof, has been arranged to stably move the main body of the dehumidifier, without damaging the exterior appearance of the dehumidifier.

In one embodiment, a dehumidifier that includes a compressor, a heat exchange module connected to the compressor, a fan that blows air forcibly to pass through the heat exchange module, and a water tank assembly that stores condensed water inside the heat exchange module located within a main body, includes: a top cover assembly, which defines an upper surface of the main body; a handle hole made on each of both sides, left and right, of the upper cover assembly; and a side ornament, coupled to the upper cover assembly to define at least one portion of each of both surfaces, left and right, of the main body, such that a handle, attached to the handle hole and having an opening that it opens through a side surface of the main body to allow a user to grab the handle, it is arranged at an upper end of the side ornament.

The lateral ornament may include: an ornament member that defines the outer appearance of each of the two lateral surfaces of the main body; and a handle member, coupled to the ornament member to define the opening.

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The two ends of the handle member may be coupled to the two ends of each of the ornament members, and the resting portions of the handle member, except for the two ends of the handle member, may be separated from the member of ornament.

A round part that comes into contact with the user's hand and is rounded with a predetermined curvature may have been arranged on an internal lateral surface of the handle member.

The handle member may be covered by a front box and a back box that define the exterior aspects of the front and rear surfaces of the main body.

Additionally, a handle support that supports the front and rear boxes may have been arranged in the handle member.

Additionally, a handle fixing part that projects so that a screw coupled to the upper cover assembly passes through it can be arranged on an external surface of the handle member.

The upper portions of the pair of ornament members arranged to both dice, left and right, may be closer and closer to each other in an upward direction.

A frame that supports the heat exchange module may have been disposed within the main body, and an additional seat rib that is seated on the frame may be additionally arranged on a rear surface of the side ornament.

A lower end of the handle hole and an upper end of the side ornament may be staggered so that they fit together.

The lateral ornament may be arranged between the front and rear boxes that define the outer aspects of the front and rear surfaces of the main body, in order to define the outer appearance of each of the two side surfaces of the main body.

The side ornament can contact, and support, a lower surface of the upper cover assembly and the front and rear boxes that define the exterior aspects of the front and rear surfaces of the main body.

The lateral ornament may have been arranged between the front and rear boxes that define the outer aspects of the front and rear surfaces of the main body, and an upper portion of the side ornament, which defines the handle, may be covered by parts in front and rear extension. rear that extend, respectively, from the front and rear boxes.

The handle hole, the upper end of the side ornament and the front and rear extension parts can be coupled to each other to define a handle intended to be held by a user.

The ends of the front and rear extension parts may be in contact with each other to define an outer surface of the handle.

The details of one or more embodiments are set forth in the accompanying drawings and in the description that follows. Other features will be apparent from the description and drawings, as well as from the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 is a perspective view from the front of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment.

Figure 2 is a perspective view from behind the dehumidifier.

Figure 3 is a perspective and exploded view of the dehumidifier.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a base tray assembly that constitutes one of the components of the dehumidifier.

Figure 5 is a perspective and exploded view illustrating a coupling structure between a top cover assembly, which is one of the components of the dehumidifier, and a main body.

Figure 6 is a perspective and exploded view of the upper deck assembly.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 'of Figure 1.

Figure 8 is a perspective and exploded view illustrating the coupling of a rear case, which is

one of the components of the dehumidifier.

Figure 9 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling structure between the rear case and the cover frame.

Figure 10 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the rear case is coupled to the cover frame.

Figure 11 is a perspective and exploded view illustrating a coupling structure of a

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lateral ornament, which constitutes one of the components of the dehumidifier.

Figure 12 is a perspective and exploded view of the side ornament.

Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13 'of Figure 1.

Figure 14 is a perspective and exploded view of a housing assembly, which is one of the components of the dehumidifier.

Figure 15 is a perspective and exploded view illustrating a coupling structure of a PCB assembly, which is one of the components of the dehumidifier.

Figure 16 is a perspective and exploded view illustrating a coupling structure of a water tank assembly, which constitutes one of the components of the dehumidifier.

Figure 17 is a side view illustrating a structure of a crane assembly to guide the insertion / removal of the water tank assembly.

Figure 18 is a perspective view of a water tank that constitutes one of the components of the dehumidifier.

Figure 19 is a side view of the dehumidifier, before the water tank assembly is removed.

Figure 20 is a side view of the dehumidifier in a state in which the water tank assembly has been removed.

Figure 21 is a side view of the crane assembly in the state in which the water tank assembly has been removed.

Figure 22 is a side view of the dehumidifier in a state where the water tank assembly has tilted after it has been removed.

Figure 23 is a side view of the crane assembly in the state in which the water tank assembly has tilted after being removed.

Figure 24 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the water tank is separated from the water tank assembly.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Reference will be made in detail below to the embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The technical scope of the embodiments will fall within the scope of this invention, and the addition, deletion and modification of components or parts within the scope of the claims are possible.

For the convenience of the description and understanding of a refrigerator according to the embodiments, although a refrigerator is described as an example in which a refrigeration compartment has been disposed above a freezer compartment and a Pair of doors on the left and right sides of the refrigeration compartment, the refrigerator can be applied to any type of refrigerator, including a dispenser located in a refrigerator door.

Figure 1 is a perspective view from the front of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment. Figure 2 is a perspective view from behind the dehumidifier. Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the dehumidifier. Figure 4 is a perspective view of a base tray assembly that constitutes one of the components of the dehumidifier.

Referring to Figures 1 to 4, a main body that defines a dehumidifier 1 according to one embodiment, has a generally circular cross section when viewed from the top side and a cylindrical shape having a predetermined height.

The dehumidifier 1 can have an exterior appearance that is defined by an upper cover assembly 100 defining an upper surface, a base tray assembly 10 defining a lower surface, front and rear boxes, 200 and 300, which define surfaces front and back, and a side ornament 400 that defines a portion of each of the two side surfaces.

In detail, the lid cover assembly 100 can define an upper surface of the dehumidifier 1 and has an oval shape. Also, a handle hole 111 into which a user's hand is inserted to grab the dehumidifier 1 when moving the dehumidifier 1, may have been defined on each of the two sides of the upper cover assembly 100.

Also, there is an air port 130 arranged in a front portion of the upper cover assembly 100. The air port 130 has a plurality of discharge holes 131 through which the dehumidified air is discharged from the interior of the dehumidifier 1. The Air port 130 is rotatably mounted on top cover assembly 100. In this way, air port 130 can rotate to expose, or expose, discharge ports 131 thereof when dehumidifier 1 is operating. On the other hand, when the dehumidifier 1 is not working, the air port 130 can rotate and does not expose the discharge openings 131 thereof. Thus, when the dehumidifier 1 is not working, the air nozzle 130 can form the same plane as the top cover assembly 100 in order to define the appearance

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outside the upper surface of the dehumidifier 1. The air port 130 can rotate by means of an engine 132. When the dehumidifier 1 is running, the air port 130 can automatically rotate to open the discharge holes 131, whereby set a discharge direction of dehumidified air.

A handling part 151 is disposed in the upper cover assembly 100. The handling part 151 can be manipulated by the user in order to manipulate the dehumidifier 1. The handling part 151 may have been provided in a rear space of the air port 130. Also, the manipulation part 151 can be manipulated by the user and confirmed through the upper surface of the upper cover assembly 100. The manipulation part 151 can include a capacitive type touch sensor, a button or a switch Also, a visual presentation part 152 may be additionally arranged to visually present an operating state of the dehumidifier 1, on a side adjacent to the handling part 151.

The base tray assembly 10 includes a base tray 11 defining the lower surface of the dehumidifier 1, and a wheel 12 mounted on the base tray 11. The base tray 11 can provide a surface on which a compressor is arranged 20, which constitutes a main component of dehumidifier 1, and a plurality of components. To this end, a plurality of reinforcement ribs that intersect each other are arranged in the base tray 11, in order to prevent the base tray 11 from being deformed and damaged, even if the plurality of components are mounted on the base tray 11. Also, the overall conformation of the base tray 11 may have an oval shape to correspond to that of the upper cover assembly 100.

A base roller 13 is disposed at a front end of an upper surface of the base tray 11. The base roller 13 can contact a bottom surface of a tank drawer 710 and then rotate when the drawer 710 for tank, in which a water tank 800 has been accommodated, is removed forward. Once the tank drawer 710 has been completely removed, a mass center of the tank drawer 710 is defined on a side located relatively in a frontal position compared to the base roller 13. Thus, the drawer 710 for Tank can be tilted.

Also, an attenuation member 14 is provided which supports the compressor 20, on the upper surface of the base tray 11. The attenuation member 14 may be arranged in a portion on which the compressor 20 is seated, in order to prevent the vibrations and noise that are generated when the compressor 20 is being operated.

A wheel 12 may have been arranged on a lower surface of the base tray 11, in order to easily move the dehumidifier 1. In particular, when the user grabs the handle 40 of the dehumidifier 1 in order to move the dehumidifier 1, the wheel 12 it can be coupled by means of a tree to the bottom surface of the base tray 11 in order to rotate in the direction of movement, so that, thus, the user pushes the dehumidifier 1 or pulls it easily.

A support 15 is also arranged at a front end of the lower surface of the base tray 11. The support 15 extends downward. Here, an extension end of the support 15 may have been arranged above a lower end of the wheel 12.

The support 15 can prevent the dehumidifier 1 from being tilted or turned over when the water tank assembly 700 is removed or when the dehumidifier 1 is moved. In particular, the support 15 may have been arranged on the front side of the direction of extraction of the water tank assembly 700 in order to contact the ground when the center of mass moves as a result of the extraction of the water tank assembly 700, thereby preventing the dehumidifier 1 from being tilted or to be turned around.

The front case 200 and the rear case 300 define the front and rear exterior aspects of the dehumidifier 1. The front case 200 and the rear case 300 may have been made of plate-shaped materials and coupled to the lower surfaces of the cover assembly of cover 100 and base fan 11, respectively. In this way, the front box 200 and the back box 300 can be bent in correspondence with the circumference of the upper cover assembly 100 and the base tray 11, respectively.

There is arranged, on each of both sides, left and right, of an upper end of the front case 200, a front extension portion 210 extending backwards. The front extension portion 210 may contact a rear extension portion 310 of the rear case 300 in order to attach the front case 200 to the rear case 300. Also, the front extension portion 210 is coupled along the length of the circumference of the upper cover assembly 100.

Also, a tank mounting part 220 in which the water tank assembly 700 is disposed, is disposed below the front box 200. The tank mounting part 220 may be open in a manner corresponding to the form of a 710 tank drawer that constitutes the 700 water tank assembly. One

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Stepped part 221, which has a stepped portion, extends downwardly from an upper end of the tank mounting part 220. When the tank drawer 710 is closed, the tank mounting part 220 may contact a rear surface of the tank drawer 710. Likewise, a hook hole 222, through which a latch 721 that protrudes from the tank drawer 710 is inserted or removed, is defined in the center of the stepped part 221.

The rear case 300 can define the external appearance of the dehumidifier 1 and have a shape corresponding to that of the rear case 200. A rear extension portion 310 may have been arranged at each of both ends, left and right, of an upper portion of the rear case 300, and coupled to the front extension 210.

Also, an accessory hole 320 has been defined in an upper portion of the rear case 300. The accessory hole 320 may be a hole through which an accessory junction portion passes through which will be described later. That is to say, the opening 320 for accessory can be opened with a shape in correspondence with that through which part 570 passes for attachment of the attachment to protrude outside.

Also, a suction grille part 330 has been arranged below the opening 320 for accessory. The suction grill part 330 has a rectangular shape that is lowered inwards. Also, the suction grid part 330 has a shape corresponding to that of a heat exchange module 30 which will be described later. The suction grill part 330 has a plurality of suction holes 331, such that outside air is introduced into the dehumidifier 1.

Also, a grid cover 340 has been mounted on an outer recessed portion of the suction grid part 330. The grid cover 340 covers a recessed space of the suction grid part 330 and forms the same line as the outer surface of the back box 330. A plurality of holes may have been defined in the grid cover 340 for air to flow through the suction grid part 330.

The grid cover 340 is detachably disposed in the suction grid part 330. Also, a filter assembly 341 may have been mounted between the suction grid part 330 and the grid cover 340. The filter assembly 341 may filter the foreign bodies of the air that is introduced through the suction grill part 330. The filter assembly 341 can be fixed to the suction grid part 330 or fixed to the rear surface of the filter assembly 341, such as It is illustrated in Figure 3.

A plug cable fixing hole 360 and a cable support 350 may have been disposed below the suction grill part 330. The cable support 350 may have been provided, in a pair, on each of both sides, left and right. The cable support 350 protrudes backwards from the rear box 300, such that a power cable intended to supply power to the dehumidifier 1 is wound around the pair of cable supports 350, and stored. The protruding end of the cable holder extends outward.

The cable holder 360 is arranged above the cable holder 350. Also, the cable holder 360 may be arranged in a central portion and be recessed within a space corresponding to a female plug, such that a male plug of one end of the power cable is inserted into the socket. In this way, the power cable is wound around the cable support 350, and then the male plug is inserted into the cable fixing hole 360 to effectively fix, and store, the power cable.

The upper cover assembly 100 and the base tray 11 may be fixedly mounted on the lower ends of the front case 200 and the rear case 300, respectively. The side ornament 400 may be mounted between the front box 200 and the back box 300 to define the entire exterior appearance of the dehumidifier 1.

A housing assembly 500, which includes a blower fan 540 and the motor 530, as well as the heat exchange module 30, arranged in heat exchange with the suction air, may be disposed within an upper portion, in the inside the front box 200 and the rear box 300. Electronic components including a frame 600 that supports the housing assembly 500 and the heat exchange module 30, the water tank assembly 700 to collect the condensed water generated in the heat exchange module 30, and a compressor, connected to the heat exchange module 30 to compress a refrigerant, may have been arranged in a lower portion of the interior of the front case 200 and the back case 300.

In detail, the frame 600 has been mounted in the center of the base tray 11. The frame 600 includes a vertical part 610 that extends vertically, and a horizontal part 620 that extends horizontally from an upper end of the vertical part 610 .

The vertical part 610 can divide a lower space of the dehumidifier 1 into front and rear spaces to define the front space within which the water tank assembly 700 is mounted, and the rear space within which the electronic components are mounted, including the compressor 20. Also, a main crane 630 and a crane

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subordinate, or subgm, are arranged on both sides, left and right, of the vertical part 610, such that the tank drawer 710 is inserted or extracted slidably.

The horizontal part 620 can divide the interior space of the dehumidifier 1 into upper and lower spaces such that the housing assembly 500 and the heat exchange module 30 are seated therein. Also, a step has been defined in the horizontal part 620 to guide the condensed water generated in the heat exchange module 30 towards the water tank 800.

A specific form of the frame 600 will be described later, in greater detail.

Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a coupling structure between a top cover assembly, which is one of the components of the dehumidifier, and a main body. Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the upper cover assembly. Figure 7 is a sectional view taken along the line of line 7-7 'of Figure 1.

The upper cover assembly 100 will be described in greater detail with reference to Figures 5 to 7. The upper cover assembly 100 may include a cover plate 110 and a cover frame 120.

The cover plate 110 defines an outer appearance of the upper surface of the dehumidifier 1. The cover plate 110 may have the form of a plate and an oval shape corresponding to the total shape of the upper surface of the dehumidifier 1.

A handle hole 111 has been drilled, inside which a handle 40 of the dehumidifier 1 is formed, on each of the two left and right sides of the cover plate 110. The handle hole 111 has been configured so such that the user's hand is inserted to grab both sides of the dehumidifier 1. The handle hole 111 may have a size corresponding to that of an opening 430 of the side ornament 400.

Likewise, an air port mounting hole 112 is defined in the cover plate 110, inside which the air port 130 is arranged. The air port mounting hole 112 may have a corresponding size and shape with those of the air mouth 130 in the state in which the air mouth 130 is closed. In this way, an upper surface of the air mouth 130 can cover the air hole mounting hole 112 in the state in which the air mouth 130 is closed to form the same plane as the cover plate 110. When open the air nozzle 130, the air mouth mounting hole 112 may also be opened.

There is a visual display part window 113, arranged on a rear side of the air hole mounting hole 112. The visual presentation part window 113 may allow the visual presentation part 152 to be exposed. The visual presentation part window 113 may have opened in a manner corresponding to the visual presentation part 152, or it may be made of a transparent material in order to cover the open portion. An impression part 114 may also have been additionally arranged to report a position of the manipulation part 151, on the cover plate 110, in a position adjacent to the visual display part window 113. In this way, the printing part 114 can be touched to manipulate the manipulation part.

A cover coupling part 115 may be arranged so that a predetermined distance along the circumference of the lower surface of the cover plate 110 is separated from each other. The cover coupling part 115 may be a portion in which which is coupled a screw S that passes through the cover frame 120. That is, the cover plate 110 can be coupled to the cover frame 120 through a cover coupling part 115.

Also, a cover fixing part 116, coupled to the housing assembly 500 by use of the screw S, extends downward from each of the two sides of a lower surface of the cover plate 110. The fixing part 116 of cover can contact one of the sides of a control box assembly part 580 of the housing cover 520, and be fixed by the screw S so that the upper cover assembly 100 is allowed to be fixedly mounted .

A handling unit fixing member 117 for stationary mounting of a handling unit 150, is arranged on the lower surface of the cover plate 110, in correspondence with the handling part 151 and the visual display part 152. The handling unit fixing member 117 is in the form of a rib. Also, the handling unit fixing member 117 may have been provided in a plurality, and, thus, the plurality of handling unit members 117 may have been arranged at a predetermined distance from each other along the circumference of the handling unit 150. A hook may have been arranged at one end of the handling unit fixing member 117, in order to confine the circumference of the handling unit 150 by the handling unit fixing member 117, of such so that the handling unit 150 is fixedly mounted on the rear surface of the cover plate 110.

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The manipulation unit 150 may include the visual presentation unit 152 and the manipulation part 151. A visual presentation device as well as a plurality of switches or sensors may have been arranged on a PCB [printed circuit board - "printed circuit board ”-] 591 in order to form the visual presentation part 152 and the manipulation part 151, such that the user manipulates the operation of the dehumidifier 1, or an operating state of the dehumidifier 1 is reported outside. Alternatively, the manipulation unit 150 may be constituted only by the manipulation part 151, and the visual presentation part 152 may have been provided separately, as an independent part.

Also, the handling unit 150 additionally includes a box 154 for the board, which accommodates the PCB 153. Additionally, a box hook portion 155 may have been arranged additionally on the circumference of the box 154 in which the handling unit fixing member 117 is inserted so that it passes through and engages therein.

A handle hole rib 118, which extends downwardly, is disposed along the circumference of the handle hole 111. The handle hole rib 118 may have a shape in correspondence with an upper end of the side ornament 400, such that the handle hole rib 118 and the upper end of the side ornament 400 are coupled to each other in a manner which fit into each other In detail, a stepped portion of rib, which has a stepped portion, may have been disposed in the handle hole rib 118 and be coupled to a stepped portion 431 of an ornament disposed at the upper end of the side ornament 400 , so that it fits with the stepped part 431 of ornament. In this way, the side ornament 400 can be fixed while being held in position on the cover plate 110 to form the handle 40.

There is a penimeter or circumference 160 arranged around the upper surface of the cover plate 110. The circumference 160 has an upwardly protruding shape. Also, the inside of the circumference 160 may have a rounded recessed shape. A chromed line may have been printed on the circumference 160 of the cover plate 110, as if an independent member, made of a chromed material, was coupled to the cover plate 110. To this end, the cover plate 110 may have been molded by injection using a mold labeling mode (IML - “in-mold labeling” -). That is, the cover plate 110 is injection molded by the use of a plastic material. In this case, a chrome film can be printed on the circumference 160.

It may be unnecessary for the molded cover plate 110 making use of the manner described above to have a coupling structure of a separate component made of a chromed material. Once the cover plate 110 has been molded, the cover plate 110 can be molded together with the circumference 160.

In order to mold the cover plate 110 using the IML injection mode, the cover plate 110 may have to be simplified in its structure. For this, it is necessary to provide a cover frame 120 having an independent coupling structure, in order to couple the upper cover assembly 100 to the front and rear boxes 200 and 300.

That is, the upper cover assembly 100 can be coupled to the front and rear boxes 200 and 300, as a consequence of the coupling structure existing between the cover frame 120 and the cover plate 110. Also, the cover plate 110 may have a simplified structure as a result of the cover frame 120 being coupled to the front and rear boxes 200 and 300, and thus, the cover plate 110 can be injection molded using the ILM mode.

The cover frame 120 may be mounted on a lower surface of the cover plate 110 and have a ring shape, with a size corresponding to that of the cover plate 110. Frame coupling parts 121, arranged in the lower surface of the cover plate 110 and separated from each other a predetermined distance along the circumference of the cover plate 110, are arranged in the cover frame 120.

A screw S for coupling can be attached to the cover plate 110, which is arranged in a position corresponding to each of the cover coupling parts 115. In such a case, the cover coupling portion 115 extends downward. The extension cover coupling part 115 may be inserted into the frame coupling part 121.

In this state, when the screw S is coupled upwardly from a lower side, the screw S can pass through the frame coupling part 121 and then be coupled to the cover coupling part 115. In this way, the cover frame 120 can be fixed to the cover plate 110.

A part 120 may have been arranged on each of both sides, left and right, of the cover frame 120

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Ornament fixing 122, which extends downwardly and through which the screw S that attaches to the housing assembly 500 passes. The ornament fixing part 122 can be threadedly coupled to a handle fixing part 426 belonging to a side ornament 400, which will be described later, in order to maintain the fixed state of the upper cover assembly 100 and the side ornament 400.

Also, a plurality of frame fixing hooks 123 may have been arranged along the circumference of the lower surface of the cover frame 120. The upper cover assembly 100 can be hooked to cover coupling parts 211 arranged in the front case 200, by means of the frame fixing hooks 123.

In this way, the cover frame 120 can be coupled to the front box 200. Since the cover frame 120 is coupled to the cover plate 110, the top cover assembly 100 and the front box 200 can have structures by means of which the upper cover assembly 100 and the front case 200 are coupled and fixed between sf

In detail, the upper cover coupling parts that are to be coupled to the upper cover assembly 100 have been arranged in an upper portion of a rear surface of the front case 200. The upper cover coupling parts 211 are arranged by above the front case 200 and have been arranged along the circumference of the upper cover assembly. In this way, the upper cover coupling parts 211 may have been provided in a plurality of them, at a predetermined distance between sf, and are, respectively, engaged with the frame fixing hooks 123.

Figure 8 is a perspective and exploded view illustrating the coupling of the rear case, which constitutes one of the components of the dehumidifier. Figure 9 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling structure between the rear case and the cover frame. Figure 10 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the rear case is coupled to the cover frame.

Referring to Figures 8 to 10, the rear case 300 can be inserted forward from a rear side and then fixedly mounted in a state in which the front case 300 is fixedly mounted on the upper cover assembly 100 and the base tray assembly 10, and the entire frame 600, the housing assembly 500, the heat exchange module 30 and the compressor 20, are mounted inside the main body of the dehumidifier 1.

In detail, to fix the rear box 300, a lower end of the rear box 300 is inserted into the base tray 10 and fixed thereto. Next, an upper part of the rear case 300 is fixed to an upper part of the cover frame 120.

To this end, a plurality of rear box confinement parts 124 are arranged in the cover frame 120, which is in contact with the rear case 300. The rear case confinement part 124 extends inward or downward from the frame Cover 120, and is engaged with a rear box coupling part, arranged in the rear box 300.

The rear case confinement part 124 may have been provided in a plurality of them and disposed in a position corresponding to the rear case coupling part 311. Also, if necessary, the rear case coupling part 311 can be engaged with the frame fixing part 121.

The rear case coupling part 311 is disposed on a rear surface of the rear case 300 and is provided in a plurality of them, with a predetermined distance between them and at a height corresponding to that of the cover frame 120. The rear case coupling part 311 can extend forward and have a shape provided with elasticity, such that the rear case coupling part 311 engages with the rear box confinement part 124.

In detail, the rear case coupling part 311 extends forward as illustrated in Figure 10. Also, a portion of the rear case coupling part 311, which contacts the rear box confinement part 124, can be bent and, thus, elastically deformed. In this way, when assembling the rear case 300, the rear case 300 can simply be firmly coupled in the manner of a snap fit, without using an independent coupling member, such as a screw.

Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a coupling structure of the side ornament, which constitutes one of the components of the dehumidifier. Figure 12 is a perspective and exploded view of the side ornament. Figure 13 is a sectional view taken along line 13-13 'of Figure 1.

Referring to Figures 11 to 13, the side ornament 400 may define a portion of a side surface of the dehumidifier 1. The side ornament 400 may be disposed between the upper cover assembly

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100 and the base tray 11, such that the upper and lower ends of the side ornament 400 are respectively fixed to the upper cover assembly 100 and the base tray 11. Also, the side ornament 400 may have been arranged between the front box 200 and the rear box 300, such that a front end of the side ornament 400 is coupled to the front box 200, and a rear end of the side ornament 400 is coupled to the rear box 300.

Likewise, a plurality of ornament engagement parts 312 may have been arranged along the two ends of the rear surface of the front case 200. The ornament engagement portions 312 may have been coupled to the side ornament 400 and be vertically spaced apart. predetermined distance from each other along a side end of the front case 200. Also, the ornament engagement parts 312 can confine both ends, left and right, of the side ornament 400 in order to couple the front case 200 to the side ornament 400.

The ornament coupling parts 312 may be arranged on the two sides, left and right, of the front case 200. In such a case, the ornament coupling parts 312 may have the same structure and shape, except for their position. In this way, the ornament coupling parts 312 may have been arranged so that they have the same structure and shape in the front box 200 and in the back box 300. Thus, thus, the entire front box 200 and the back box 300 may have structures that are coupled, to be coupled and fixed to the side ornament 400.

The side ornament 400 may be in the form of a vertically elongated plate and includes an ornament member 410 and a handle member 420. The ornament member 410 may define the lateral shape of the dehumidifier 1. The ornament member 410 has an upper end that contacts a lower surface of the cover plate 110, and a lower end that contacts the base tray 11.

Also, the handle member 420 may be coupled to an upper portion of the ornament member 410. Also, an upper end of the handle member 420 may be coupled to the cover plate 110 and disposed on an inner side surface of the front extension portion 210 and the rear extension portion 310 to form the handle 40.

In detail, the ornament member 410 is in the form of a rectangular plate. When mounting the side ornament 400, the two ends, left and right, of the ornament member 410 can be inserted into the front box 200 and the back box 300, and confined thereto. Thus, when the front box 200 and the back box 300 are coupled to each other, the two ends of the ornament member 410 can be confined between the front box 200 and the back box 300, and then kept in the state confined. Also, a lower end of the ornament member 410 may be inserted into the base tray 11 and fixed thereto, and an upper end of the ornament member 410 may be fixed so that it fits with the cover plate 110.

An upper portion of the ornament member 410 may be rounded inwardly, and the handle member 420 may be disposed at the upper end of the ornament member 410. Both ends of the ornament member 410 and the handle member 420 can be coupled to each other to define an opening 430 in the space between them. Also, both lateral ends of the ornament member 410 and the handle member 420 may be separated from each other a distance corresponding to the handle hole 111, so as to form a portion of the handle 40.

In order to attach the ornament member 410 to the handle member 420, a handle coupling projection 412 may be arranged on each of both sides of the ornament member, which projects in the direction of the handle member 420. One end of the ornament coupling boss 412 may be folded and engaged with the handle member 420.

Also, an ornament fixing part 413, which extends in a lateral direction, may have been arranged on each of the two sides of the ornament member 410. The ornament fixing part 413 can be coupled to the ornament coupling part 424. In such a case, the ornament fixing part 413 and the handle coupling part 424 can be fixed by means of the screw S which is coupled so that it passes through the handle coupling part 424 and the fixing part 413 of ornament.

Also, a seat rib (see reference numeral 400 of Figure 3) which extends in a horizontal direction and protrudes inwardly, may have been additionally arranged on a rear surface of the ornament member 410. The seat rib 440 may protrude from the rear surface of the ornament member 410 and be arranged in a position in correspondence with an upper end of the horizontal part 620 of the frame 600. Thus, when assembling the member 410 of ornament, the seat rib 440 can be arranged seated on the upper end of the horizontal part 620 and supported by it.

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Both ends of handle member 420 may be coupled to ornament member 410. Likewise, each of the two ends of the handle member 420 may be rounded so that it has a curvature corresponding to that of the handle hole 111. Thus, both ends of the handle member 420 may form a space between, in which the user inserts the hand when the handle member 420 is coupled to the ornament member 410.

Likewise, a round part 421 having a curvature according to the vertical direction may have been arranged on the handle member 420. The round part 421 may protrude outward, in the direction of the lower side thereof, such that the user inserts the hand to grasp an internal surface of the handle member 420. Also, a handle support 422, which extends upwardly to contact the internal surfaces of the front extension portion 210 and the rear extension portion 310, may additionally be arranged at a lower end of the handle member 420 . Thus, even if the user grips the handle 40, the handle 40 can be stably maintained, without being damaged.

Also, at each of the two ends, left and right, of the handle member 420, a handle coupling hole 423 may be defined, into which the handle coupling boss 412 is inserted. The handle coupling hole 423 may be defined according to its length in a vertical direction, such that the handle coupling protrusion 412 moves down once inserted into the handle coupling hole 423, in order to confine the handle member 420 by means of handle coupling boss 412.

The handle coupling part 424, which extends bilaterally, may have been arranged at each of both ends, left and right, of the handle member 420. The handle coupling part 424 may have been arranged in a position in correspondence with the ornament coupling part 413, and the screw S may pass through the handle coupling part 424.

The handle member 420 may have a vertical width in correspondence with the front extension portion 210 and the rear extension portion 310. Also, the lower end of the handle member 420 may have a curvature in correspondence with that of a lower end of each of the front extension part 210 and the rear extension part 310. In this way, when the front case 200 and the rear case 300 are coupled to each other, the handle 40 can be formed stably, without being exposed To the exterior.

Likewise, the handle member 420 and the ornament member 410 can be coupled to each other to allow the upper end of the side ornament 400 to form the opening 430. The opening 430 has a shape corresponding to that of the handle hole 111 . Also, the open circumference of the handle hole 111 may extend so that it is rounded down. The stepped rib portion 119 is disposed at the lower end of the handle hole 111. Also, the stepped part of ornament 431 may have been disposed at the upper end of each of the ornament member 410 and the handle member 420, which corresponds to the fact that the stepped part of the rib can be arranged in such a way, that the stepped part 431 of ornament and the stepped part 119 of rib fit between each other.

In this way, the coupling structure between the front box 200 and the back box 300, and between the side ornament 400 and the cover plate 110, can provide the stable handle structure as well as the fixing of the side ornament 400.

Figure 14 is an exploded perspective view of the housing assembly, which is one of the components of the dehumidifier.

The motor 530 and the blower fan 540 for forced air blowing are mounted in the housing assembly 500. The housing assembly 500 is seated on an upper portion of the horizontal part 620 of the frame 600. The housing assembly 500 includes a housing 510 and a housing 520. The housing 520 and housing 510 may be coupled to each other to form a space within which the blower 540 is accommodated and a space through which it flows the air.

The housing 510 has a shape that has a rear surface that is open to form the space within which the blower fan 540 is accommodated, and an upper surface of which is open to allow mounting of the air nozzle 130 Also, the entire open rear surface of the housing 510 can be covered by the housing cover 520, which has a shape corresponding thereto.

An engine accommodation part 511, intended to accommodate the motor 530, is recessed with respect to a front surface of the housing 510. A rotation shaft of the motor 530 can pass through the housing 510 to extend inward A BLDC motor [brushless direct current - "Brushless Direct Current" -] can be used which has a relatively long lifespan and is easily controlled at its rotational speed, such as the 530 motor to rotate the blower fan 540. Also, the motor 530 can be fixedly mounted in the housing 510 by means of the engine bracket 531.

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Also, the blowing fan 540 that axially sucks air to radially discharge the sucked air can be arranged in an interior space of the housing 510. A Sirocco fan [forward curved centrifugal fan] can be used, which has less noise and superior blowing performance, such as blower 540. The air introduced into the housing by rotation of the blower 540, can flow along the inner surface of the housing 510 and then be discharged outside through the air nozzle 130.

Also, the inner surface of the housing 510 may have a curved shape in order to improve air flow. A curved part 540, which has a curvature in correspondence with that of the interior, may have been arranged on a lateral surface or on both lateral surfaces of the housing 510. The curved part 540 may have been formed from a lower end of the housing. housing 510 to an air mouth mounting part 550 in which the air mouth 130 is mounted. A condenser mounting part 560, in which a condenser 595 is mounted, may be exposed between the curved part 540 and part 550 of air vent assembly. That is, the curved part 540 of the housing box 510 may be formed along the curvature of the internal surface of the housing box 510 in order to constitute the condenser mounting part 560.

The housing cover 520 may be in the form of a plate, in correspondence with that of the housing box 510. A hole 521 may have been defined which defines a passage through which the air is sucked, so that it is opened in the housing cover 520. Also, the attachment union part 570 may have been disposed in a portion of an upper part of the accommodation cover 520. The accessory connection part 570 may have a suitable shape to allow the interior of The housing 510, in which the air port 130 is mounted, communicates with an outer space. The attachment union part 570 may have an end with a corresponding shape, such that the end passes through the accessory hole 320 and is exposed to the outside.

Also, the plug 571 of the union part is removably mounted at the end of the accessory union part 570. The plug 571 of the joint portion covers the open end of the attachment portion 570 in order to prevent air from leaking outside. A rotating coupling part 572 may have been disposed at one end of the accessory union part 570 in order to attach the union plug 571 to the accessory union part 570. Also, the union plug 571 can rotate to detach the rotating coupling part 572 from the attachment union part 570. Also, once the union plug 571 has been detached, an extension hose or other accessories can simply be attached to the rotating coupling part 572 by means of the rotational manipulation thereof.

Also, a control box assembly part 580 may have been arranged above the hole 521. The control box assembly part 580 may extend backwards from a rear surface of the housing cover 520, in order to divide the space within which the heat exchange module 30 is disposed. Thus, a control box 590 for controlling the operation of the dehumidifier 1, may have been mounted in the control box assembly part 580.

In such a case, the control box assembly part 680 can be arranged in a position corresponding to that of the condenser assembly part 560. In this way, the capacitor 595 may have been arranged at the same height as the control box 590 and connected to the control box 590 at the shortest distance.

The heat exchange module 30 is arranged below the control box assembly part 580. The heat exchange module 30 sits on the horizontal part 620 of the frame 600 and has a size corresponding to a defined space between the control box assembly part 580 and the horizontal part 620.

The heat exchange module 30 may include an evaporator 31, connected to the compressor 20 and arranged in heat exchange with the air that is introduced into the dehumidifier 1, and a condenser 32, connected to the evaporator 31 and within which a refrigerant that flows through it is in heat exchange with the air that passes through the evaporator 31.

The evaporator 31 and the condenser 32 are installed in parallel and arranged in a direction from the front back. In this way, the air in heat exchange with the refrigerant as it passes through the evaporator 31, can again be heat exchanged with the refrigerant as it passes through the condenser 32.

That is, the refrigerant supplied to the compressor 20 can flow to the condenser 32 through the evaporator, through the intermediation of an expansion unit, and then re-introduced into the compressor 20. Also, the air sucked into the dehumidifier 1 can be introduced into the housing assembly 500 through the hole 521, while passing successively through the evaporator 31 and the condenser 32, and then be discharged again to the outside.

In this way, the indoor air sucked through the suction hole 331 can be heat exchanged

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while passing through the evaporator 31, in order to reduce its temperature. In this way, the moisture contained in the air can be liquefied and separated from the air to generate dehumidified air.

The air separated from the moisture while passing through the evaporator 31 can be heated while passing through the condenser 32 and then drying. The dried air can be discharged into the external space of the dehumidifier 1 through the discharge orifice 131, in the state of the dehumidified air from which moisture has been extracted.

As described above, since the evaporator 31 and the condenser 32 are arranged in parallel, the air that passes through the suction hole 331 can be dehumidified while passing through the evaporator 31, and heated (dried) while passes through condenser 32.

Also, moisture separated from the air as it passes through the evaporator 31 can be liquefied so that it passes into a liquid state. The condensed water by phase change can flow along a drain passage 621 defined in the horizontal part 620 of the frame 600, and then be collected inside the water tank 800.

Also, the lower end of the condenser 32 can be inserted into the horizontal part 620, and the condensed water can flow through an area on which the condenser is mounted. When at least a portion of the lower end of the condenser 32 is accommodated within the interior space of the drain passage 621, the condenser 32 may be cooled by the condensed water flowing along the drain passage 621 in order to improve efficiency of condenser 32.

Figure 15 is an exploded perspective illustrating a coupling structure of a PCB assembly, which is one of the components of the dehumidifier.

Referring to Figure 15, when the control box assembly part 380 is disposed on the housing assembly 500, the control box 590 is mounted on the control box assembly part 580. The control box assembly part 580 may be disposed on a rear side of the air port 130 mounted on the housing assembly 500, so as to form a seating surface 581 extending backwards.

Also, a pair of ribs 582 projecting upwardly are arranged on the seating surface 581. Each of the ribs 582 extends longitudinally according to a front-facing direction, in order to support a lower portion of the control box 590.

Also, a box fixing part 583 protrudes from one of the sides of the seating surface 581. The box fixing part 583 may have been arranged in a position corresponding to a box coupling part 592a extending laterally from one of the sides of the control box 590. The screw S can pass through the box coupling part 592a and then be coupled to fix the control box 590.

A box gma 584 is arranged on one side opposite the box fixing part 583. The box gma 584 is arranged longitudinally according to a direction from the front back, such that a piece of gma 592b of the control box 590 is inserted slidingly.

That is, when assembling the control box 590, the piece of gma 592b of the control box 590 can be moved back and inserted into the box gma 584. When the control box 590 moves completely, the box coupling part 592a can be arranged in a position that overlaps with the box fixing part 583. In this state, the screw S can be coupled from an upper side to fixedly mount the control box 590 in the control box assembly part 580.

On the other hand, if a service to the control box 590 is required, the screw coupling S can be released and then the control box 590 can be slid back in order to easily separate the control box 590 .

The control box 590 includes the PCB 591 in which various devices are mounted to control the operation of the dehumidifier 1, a frame base 592, made of a plastic material to accommodate the PCB 591, and a surrounding box box the upper and lower portions of frame base 592.

The frame base 592 defines a space within which the PCB 591 is accommodated. The box coupling part 592a and the gma piece 592b protrude outward from both ends of the frame base 592, respectively.

Also, the frame box 154 includes an upper box 593 and a lower box 594. The frame base 592 in which the PCB 591 is accommodated can be mounted in a space between the upper box 593 and the

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lower case 594. The box 154 is made of a metal material such as stainless steel. Even if there is a fire on PCB 591, combustion may only occur inside the box 154 to prevent the fire from spreading to other components of dehumidifier 1.

The condenser assembly part 560 is additionally arranged on a front side of the control assembly part 580. The condenser assembly part 560 is disposed adjacent to the control box assembly part 580. Also, the condenser 595 is accommodated within the condenser cover 596, which has an accommodation space inside. The condenser cover 596 can be coupled to the condenser mounting part 560.

In this way, the capacitor 595 can be fixed to the condenser mounting part 560. The condenser cover 596, made of a metal material such as stainless steel, can completely surround the condenser 595 to protect the condenser 595 from fire.

The capacitor 595 may have a relatively high height. In this way, if the capacitor 595 is increased in capacity, the capacitor can increase in size further. Thus, since the condenser 595 and the condenser cover 596 are separated from the control box, the assembly space of the control box 590 can be more exploited, and also the interior space of the dehumidifier 1 can be used efficiently.

Figure 16 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a coupling structure of the water tank assembly, which is one of the components of the dehumidifier. Figure 17 is a side view illustrating a structure of a crane assembly to guide the insertion / removal of the water tank assembly.

Referring to Figures 16 and 17, the water tank assembly 700 is disposed on a front side of the vertical part 610 of the frame 600. A space within which a tank drawer 710 that constitutes the tank assembly is accommodated of water 700, has been defined on the front side of the vertical part 610. When the water tank 800 is fully inserted, the tank drawer 710 can be arranged in the same plane as a front surface of the cover plate 110.

A hook 650 into which the latch 721 is inserted to selectively confine the latch 721, is disposed in a central portion of the front surface of the frame 600, in particular, at a front end of the horizontal part 620. The latch 650 is it has been arranged in a position in correspondence with the hook hole 222. When the tank drawer 710 is closed, the hitch 650 engages with the latch 721 in order to maintain the closed state of the tank drawer 710.

Here, when the hitch 650 is inserted once, the hitch 650 engages with the latch 721. When the latch 721 is moved forward again by an external force, the engagement between the hitch 650 the latch 721 can be released to allow drawer extraction 710 for tank. That is, the locking structure between the hitch 650 and the latch 721 may be similar to a hitch structure in the manner of a general thrust.

The locking unit that includes the hitch 650 and the latch 721 may have a different locking structure from the structures of the hitch 650 and the latch 721. It is also possible to selectively apply various structures to maintain the closed state of the tank drawer 710 .

A full level detection part 660 has been arranged on the front surface of the vertical part 610, in the direction of the tank drawer 710. A pair of sensors are arranged vertically in the full level detection part 660 in order to determine a full level of water by detecting the position of a water tank float 800.

When a position of float 830 is detected by means of the sensor to detect the full level of the water tank 800, a lower water level sensor 661 of the sensor pair transmits a full level signal to the display portion 152 to inform of the full level of the 800 water tank.

Also, when a position of the float is detected by an upper safety sensor 662 of the sensor pair, the operation of the dehumidifier 1 can be stopped to prevent additional condensed water from being collected in the water tank 800. Also, it can be reported from the full level to the outside in order to allow the user to empty the water tank 800.

Likewise, a lighting module 670 has been mounted on one side of the vertical part 610, in correspondence with a side face of the tank drawer 710. Illumination module 670 radiates light inside the water tank 800 to be able to see the water level of the water tank 800, and functions as an indirect illumination. In this way, the light can be irradiated from one of the sides into the water tank 800.

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The lighting module 670 may include a light emitting part 671 for emitting light, and a diffusion member 672, arranged on a front side of the light emitting member 671 in order to diffuse the light emitted from the emitting member of light 671.

In detail, a device that is capable of emitting light, such as an LED, can be used as the light emitting member 671. Alternatively, different materials that are capable of emitting light can be used. The light emitting member 671 can emit a plurality of colors. That is, the light emitted from the light emitting member 671 may change color according to the state of the dehumidifier 1.

For example, the color of the light emitted from the light emitting member 671 may change according to the level of water detected by the full level detection part 660. That is, in case of a normal water level, light with a blue color can be emitted. In the case of a full level, for example, light can be emitted with a yellow color. In the case of a dangerous level, light with a red color can be emitted. In this way, the user can recognize the level of water by using the color observed through an identification window 722, to empty the water tank.

Also, as regards the humidity of the air sucked into the dehumidifier 1, in the case of normal humidity, a blue color may occur. In the case of normal humidity or more, a yellow color may occur. In the case of high humidity for which dehumidification is required, a red color may occur. To this end, a humidity sensor 370 can be arranged additionally on one of the sides of the dehumidifier 1 to detect external moisture. The humidity sensor 370, the illumination module and the full level detection part 660 can be connected to the control box 590 in order to visualize using the water tank 800, according to the state of the dehumidifier 1.

Also, the diffusion member 672 may be made of a transparent or translucent material, such that the light emitted from the light emitting unit 672 passes through the diffusion member 672. Also, the diffusion member 672 can cover the light emitting member 671 in order to protect the light emitting member 671.

The light emitted by the light emitting member 671 can be reflected or refracted by the diffusion member 672 in such a way that the light is emitted uniformly and smoothly into the water tank 800. Also, the light emitted from the light emitting member 671 it can illuminate the entire water tank 800.

In this way, the illumination module 670 can be operated by illuminating the entire interior of the water tank 800. Likewise, light can be emitted to the exterior through the identification window 722, so that it functions as indirect illumination. Also, the operating state of the dehumidifier 1 can be identified over a long distance by means of the color identified through the identification window 722.

For this, although it has not been shown, an illumination hole may have been defined on a lateral surface of the tank drawer 710, or in a position corresponding to the illumination module 670, in order to emit light into the water tank. 800 in a state in which the water tank 800 is accommodated within the 710 tank drawer.

Also, the main grid 630 and subgrin 640 have been arranged on both sides, left and right, of the vertical part 610, respectively. The main lane 630 and the subgrin 640 can guide the sliding insertion / extraction as well as the inclination of the water tank 710. The main lane 630 and the subgrn 640 can be arranged on both sides, left and right, of the vertical part 610. In such a case, subgrin 640 may have been arranged below the main crane 630.

The main rail 630 can be arranged in an upper portion of the vertical part 610 in order to define a passage through which a rolling unit 680 moves which will be described later. The main rail 630 may include a lower portion 632 defining a lower portion thereof, and an upper portion 631 defining an upper portion thereof. The upper part 631 and the lower part 632 may have inclinations or curvatures in correspondence with each other. The two ends of the upper part 631 and the lower part 632 can be joined together to form a closed loop shape of the assembly.

Also, the bottom part 632 may include a downwardly inclined part 633 that has an inclination that is gradually inclined downward, in the direction of a front side from a rear side, and an upwardly inclined part 634, which has an inclination that is gradually tilted upwards, in the direction of a front side from one end thereof.

When the tank drawer 710 is closed, the rolling unit 680 can be arranged in the most delayed position of the main crane 630 and in the highest position of the inclined down part 633. Also, when the tank drawer 710 is opened or inclines, the rolling unit 680 can move along the main rail 630. Also, when the tank drawer 710 is completely removed and inclined, the rolling unit 680 can

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be arranged in the most advanced position of the main gma 630 and in the highest position of the upwardly inclined part 634.

A gear part 635 has been arranged inwardly with respect to each of the downwardly inclined part 633 and the upwardly inclined part 634. The gear part 635 has a rack structure. The gear part 635 can have a toothed shape, such that a rolling gear wheel 631 disposed in the rolling unit 680 travels along the gear part 635.

Also, the upper part 631 can contact a main roller 682 of the rolling unit 680. When the tank drawer 7l0 is moved, the main roller 682 can move along the upper part 631 in the state in which the main roller 682 is in contact with an inner surface of the upper part 631.

Likewise, a plurality of reinforcement ribs 636 that extend vertically from the edges of the main gam 630 and the vertical part 610, may have been arranged around an outer circumference of the main gma 630. The plurality of reinforcement ribs 636 a predetermined distance has been arranged apart from each other, in order to prevent the main gma 630 from being deformed by a load applied to the main gma 630.

Subgm 640 has been arranged below main gma 630 to accommodate a subordinate roller, or sub-roller, 690 which will be described later. Subgm 640 has a diameter corresponding to that of sub-roller 690. Subgm 640 includes an extraction part 641 to guide the extraction of the drawer 710 for tank, and an inclination part 642 to guide the inclination of the drawer 710 for tank, located at one end of the extraction part 641. The extraction part 641 has a downward inclination, and the inclination part 642 has an upward inclination.

The water tank assembly 700 can collect the condensed water that is generated in the heat exchange module 30. The water tank assembly 700 is arranged in a defined space on a front side of the frame 600. The tank assembly of water 700 joins the frame 600 and slides to be inserted or removed in a forward / backward direction. Once the water tank assembly 700 has been completely removed, the water tank assembly can be rotated using a lower portion thereof as a tree, and then be tilted to open the upper surface thereof.

The water tank assembly 700 may include a water tank 800 for storing the condensed water, and a drawer 710 for a tank, into which the water tank 800 is accommodated and is inserted / removed, such that the Water tank 800 is easily mounted or separated.

The tank drawer 710 can define an exterior aspect of the front surface of the water tank assembly 700. The tank drawer 710 can include a front surface portion 720 defining a portion of the front surface of the dehumidifier 1, that is, a portion of the front box 200, and an accommodation part 730, which opens upwardly from a rear side of the front surface portion to accommodate the water tank downstream from an upper side.

The accommodation part 730 may have a shape in correspondence with that of the water tank 800. The accommodation part 730 may be open upwards so that the water is easily supplied and the water tank 800 is easily inserted or removed in the state in which the water tank 800 is mounted.

The latch 723, which extends backwards, is arranged in a central portion of an upper end of the front surface portion 720. The latch 721 can extend backwards and be coupled and fixed to the hitch 650 in a state in which the assembly Water tank 700 is fully inserted.

Likewise, the identification window 722 to identify at a glance the water level of the water tank 800 mounted on the accommodation part 730, may additionally be arranged on one of the sides of the front surface part 720. The window of identification 722 has been arranged longitudinally according to a vertical direction. Also, the identification window 722 may have been arranged in such a way that at least a portion of the water tank 800 is exposed. In this way, it is possible to identify the water level of the water tank 800 from the outside to through the identification window 722.

The identification window 722 may be offset to one side between the left and right sides of the front surface portion 720. The identification window 722 may be arranged on the side that is remote from the lighting module 670. In this way, when light is emitted from the illumination module 670, it is not possible for locally intense light to be radiated through the identification window 722, but it is radiated smoothly and uniformly through the identification window 722 in a state in which the light has been diffused by the water contained in the water tank 800.

Also, the identification window 722 can be formed simply by opening the front surface portion 720. As necessary, the identification window 722 can be covered with a transparent material, such

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that you see the inside of the water tank 800 from the outside. Also, in order to use the light inside the water tank 800 as indirect lighting, a specific color or motif may have been arranged on the transparent material of the identification window 722.

Thus, when light is radiated into the water tank 800 by means of the illumination module 670, the light radiated into the water tank 800 can escape outside through the identification window 722, so that it can identify the inside of the water tank 800, and, also, the light is used as an indirect illumination, such as an ambient lamp.

For this, an open transmission part may have been arranged on a lateral surface of the accommodation part 730. The transmission part may be open in a position corresponding to the lighting hole and with the lighting module 670 in a state in which that the 710 tank drawer is closed. In this way, when the lighting module 670 is working, the light emitted from the lighting module 670 can be irradiated into the water tank 800 from one of the sides of the water tank 800, through the lighting hole and of the transmission part, in order to illuminate the inside of the water tank 800.

A detection hole 731, intended to detect the level of water, has been made on a rear surface of the transmission part 730. The detection hole 731 has been opened in a manner corresponding to that of the detection part 660 of full level In this way, the full level or the dangerous level inside the water tank 800 can be easily detected through the detection hole 731.

There may be provided, in a pair, an upper extension part 732 and a lower extension part 733, which extend backwards, on both sides of the accommodation part 730. The upper extension part 732 may extend upwardly from the accommodation part 730, and the lower extension part 733 can extend backwards from the lower portion of the accommodation part 730.

The upper extension part 732 may additionally extend backwards from the lower extension part 733. The rolling unit 680 may have been mounted at one end of the upper extension part 732, and the roller 690 may be mounted on a rear end of the lower extension part 733, such that the tank drawer 710 is inserted / removed and inclined.

The rolling unit 680 may have been arranged at a rear end of the upper extension part 732 and have been coupled with the gear part 635 of the main rail 630. The rolling unit 680 includes a rolling gear wheel 681 that moves to along the gear part 635, a shock absorber 683 to dampen the rotational speed and impact of the rolling gear wheel 681, and a main roller 682, which contacts the upper part 631 of the main crane 630.

Aqrn, the rolling gear wheel 681 and the main roller 682 can contact, respectively, the bottom 632 and the top 631 to allow the tank drawer 710 to be inserted / extracted or tilted. The rolling gear wheel 681 can move along the gear part 635 of the lower part 632, and the main roller 682 can contact an internal circumferential surface of the upper part 631 in order to support the upper part 631.

In this way, the water tank assembly 700 which is inserted / extracted in a sliding and inclined manner cannot be shaken vertically, just as the drawer 710 cannot be overcome by the coupling between the rear part 635 and the rolling gear wheel 681. In this way, the water tank assembly 700 can be inserted or extracted stably.

The shock absorber 683 is arranged on one side of the rolling gear wheel 681. When the rolling gear wheel rotates, the shock absorber 683 can reduce the rotation speed of the rolling gear wheel 681 in such a way that the 710 drawer for stably broken tank. An operating structure of the tank drawer 710 will be described in greater detail below.

Figure 18 is a perspective view of the water tank, which is one of the components of the dehumidifier.

Referring to Figure 18, the water tank 800 may have a shape corresponding to the interior shape of the accommodation part 730. The water tank 800 may include a lower transparent part 810 for collecting water and a cover 820 for upper water collection part.

In detail, the water collection part 810 can be made of a transparent acrylic or plastic material, such that the inside of the water tank 800 is visible from the outside, and the water collection part 810 is easily molded. A float accommodation part 811, intended to accommodate the float 830, is disposed within the water collection part 810. The float accommodation part 811 may be open upwards and define an independent space. Also, the float arrangement part 811 has been arranged longitudinally in a vertical direction to ensure a travel path of the float 839 and maintain the same level

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of water than inside the water tank 800. Float 830 is accommodated within part 811 of float arrangement. Float 830 can move vertically according to the water level.

Here, the float arrangement part 811 may have been arranged in a position corresponding to the full level detection part 660. In this way, a position of the float 830 can be detected, which includes a magnet inside it and moves along the float arrangement part 811, by a sensor of the full level detection part 660. The open top surface of the float accommodation part 811 may be covered by the float cover 831 in order to prevent the float 830 from being lost and place the float 830 inside the float accommodation part 811.

A pair of handle mounting parts 812 have been disposed within the water tank 800. A tank handle 840, intended to be held by the user to move the water tank 800, may have been arranged in the mounting part 812 of handle. A mounting hole 813, defined longitudinally according to a vertical direction, may have been defined in the handle mounting part 812.

A mounting shoulder 841 of the tank handle 840 has a structure that is inserted into the mounting hole 813. The tank handle 840 can move vertically along the mounting hole 813. In this way, when the user separates or move the water tank 800, the tank handle 840 can be extracted upwards. When the water tank 800 is mounted in the water drawer 710, the tank handle 840 can be moved downwards in order to insert the water handle 840 into the cover 820 of the water collection part.

The cover 820 of the water collection part may cover the open upper surface of the water collection part 810. The cover 820 of the water collection part may include a cover part 821 covering the upper surface of the part of water collection 810, and an opening part 822, arranged to rotate on one of the sides of the cover part 821 in order to open a portion of the upper surface of the water collection part 810.

In this way, when the water filling the water collection part 810 is discarded, the opening part 822 can rotate to discard the water inside the water collection part 810, or the cover of the collection part of water can be separated to discard water.

There is a hole 823 for handle, defined on the cover 820 of the water collection part. The handle hole 823 may have a size corresponding to the horizontal size of the tank handle 840, in order to define a passage through which the tank handle 840 is inserted or removed.

The tank handle 640 may include a hold portion 842 intended to be grasped by the user, and an extension portion 843 extending downward from each of the two ends of the hold portion 842. A mounting boss 841 , which protrudes inwardly, may have been arranged at a lower end of the extension portion 843. The mounting boss 841 can move vertically along the mounting hole 813 defined in the water collection part 810.

When the tank handle 840 is not being used, the tank handle 840 can move down. In the state where the tank handle 840 is fully inserted, the tank handle 840 may have been inserted such that an upper surface of the tank handle 840 is arranged in the same plane as an upper surface of the cover 820 of the water collection part.

A groove 850 may have been defined for latch, recessed backwards, longitudinally according to a vertical direction, in each of the centers of the water collection part 810 and the cover 820 of the water collection part. When the water tank 800 is mounted, the latch 721 can be inserted into the groove 850 for the latch. That is, the latch can be inserted into the groove 850 for latch in the state in which the water tank 800 is mounted in the accommodation portion 730, in order to prevent the water tank 800 from moving. Also, when the water tank 800 is inserted or removed, the latch 721 can move along the groove 850 for the latch.

In the following, the operation of the dehumidifier having the structure described above will be described.

First, to operate the dehumidifier 1, the user can place the dehumidifier 1 in a space to be dehumidified. Since the dehumidifier 1 includes the wheel 12 on the lower surface thereof, and the handle 40 on both sides of the upper surface thereof, the dehumidifier 1 can be easily moved even if the dehumidifier 1 has a large size.

The user can insert a hand into the defined handle hole 111 on the upper surface of the cover plate 110, in order to grab the handle 40 through the defined space on one side of the side ornament 400, whereby the dehumidifier 1 It is moved stably.

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Once the dehumidifier 1 is placed in a specific position, the user manipulates the dehumidifier 1 in order to operate the dehumidifier 1. When the dehumidifier 1 is manipulated, the compressor 20 and the motor 530 work, and the air port 130 rotates to expose discharge port 131 outside.

As the compressor works, the refrigerant flows through a refrigerant cycle. Here, the compressor can discharge a liquid refrigerant at high pressure and high temperature. The evaporator 31 can be cooled by cold, low temperature air, which is introduced into the evaporator 31 through the expansion unit. Also, the refrigerant, which is in heat exchange with the external air inside the evaporator 31 to change phase, can flow to the condenser 32. Then, the refrigerant can be put into heat exchange again within the condenser 32, to return to compressor 210. In this way, the evaporator can be continuously cooled, and condenser 32 can be heated as a result of the refrigerant cycle described above.

The blower fan 540 can rotate through the operation of the rotor 530. In this way, as the blower fan 540 rotates, the air from an interior space in which the dehumidifier 1 has been placed can be forcedly sucked into the inside the dehumidifier 1 through the suction hole 331.

The sucked air can pass through the evaporator 31. While the air passes through the evaporator 31, the moisture contained in the air can be condensed while it is in heat exchange with the evaporator 31, to flow along the Evaporator 31. Also, the air that passes through the evaporator 31 can pass through the condenser 32. Next, the air heated by the condenser 32 can become dry air and then be introduced into the orifice 521.

The air introduced in the hole 521 can flow along the inner wall of the housing 510 through the blower 540, and be discharged back into the interior space through the air port 130.

This process can be carried out repeatedly until the humidity of the interior space reaches a preset humidity or in accordance with the adjustment made by the user. Here, the condensed water generated from the evaporator 31 can be introduced into the water tank 800 through the drain passage 621 defined in the horizontal part 620 of the frame 600. The condensed water that is introduced into the water tank 800 can be collected within the water collection part 810. In that case, the condensed water can be collected continuously until a pre-established water level is reached.

When the amount of water collected in the water tank 800 increases until it reaches the preset water level, the float 830 can move upwards. Here, when a position of the float 830 is detected by the water level sensor 661, the full level state can be informed using the visual display part 152, such that the user discards the water from inside the water tank 800 Also, when a position of the float 830 is detected by the safety sensor 662, the operation of the dehumidifier 1 can be stopped to avoid the overflow of the water contained in the water tank 800.

The illumination module 670 can be put into operation by the manipulation of the user or be established during the operation of the dehumidifier 1. When the illumination module 670 is operating, the water tank 800 can emit light such as indirect illumination, such so that the water level of the water collected inside the water tank 800 is easily identified from the outside.

Figure 19 is a side view of the dehumidifier before the water tank assembly is removed.

Referring to Figure 19, before the dehumidifier 1 operates normally until it reaches the full level of the water tank 800, the tank drawer 710 can be maintained in the closed state. In the state in which the tank drawer 710 is closed, the front surface of the tank drawer 710 may be arranged in the same plane as the front box 200 to give a feeling of unity.

In this state, the rolling unit 680 may be arranged in the most delayed position of the main lane 630, and the sub-roller may also be disposed in the most delayed position of the sub-groove 640.

Also, in the state in which the latch 721 is inserted in the hitch 650, the tank drawer 710 can be maintained in the closed state by the confinement between the latch 721 and the hitch 650.

Figure 20 is a side view of the dehumidifier in the state in which the water tank assembly has been removed. Figure 21 is a side view of the crane assembly in the state in which the water tank assembly has been removed.

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you can push an upper portion of the tank drawer 710 back and then release the thrust of the upper portion of the tank drawer 710 that has been arranged so that it corresponds to the latch 721, in order to release the confinement between the 650 hitch and the 721 latch.

Once the confinement between the hitch 650 and the latch 721 is released, the rolling gear wheel 681 of the rolling unit 680 can rotate while traveling along the gear part 635 disposed in the main lane 630. Aqrn , as the rolling gear wheel 681 travels along the inclined downward part 633, which is inclined downwards, the tank drawer 710, in which the water tank 800 has been accommodated, can be automatically extracted by your own weight

Aqrn, the shock absorber 683, arranged in mutual lock with the rolling gear wheel 681, can prevent the rotation speed of the rolling gear wheel 681 from increasing significantly, such that the tank drawer 710 is pulled forward in a constant speed pace.

Also, the main roller 682 can be rolled along the upper part 631 in the state in which the main roller 682 is in contact with the upper part 631 of the main crane 630, in order to prevent the tank drawer 710 move vertically, such that the rolling gear wheel 681 moves stably along the gear part 635 while the tank drawer 710 is being removed.

The shoulder 690 can be rolled along the subgrin 640 to move along the downward inclination of the extraction part 641 of the subgrn 640.

As described above, the tank drawer 710 can be removed by sliding forward to the state of Figures 20 and 21.

Figure 22 is a side view of the dehumidifier in a state in which the water tank assembly is inclined after being removed. Figure 23 is a side view of the crane assembly in the state in which the water tank assembly has tilted after being removed.

Referring to Figures 22 and 23, the tank drawer 710 can move forward at maximum speed at the instant of time when the rolling gear wheel 681 leaves the downward inclination. Next, the rolling gear wheel 681 can move along the inclined upward part 634, due to the inertia that moves it forward.

The rolling gear wheel 681 can move in the state in which the rolling gear wheel 681 is continuously coupled to the gear part 635 of the upwardly inclined part 634. The movement speed of the rolling gear wheel 681 can gradually reduced as a result of the upward inclination of the upwardly inclined part 634. Aqrn, the main roller 682 can be rolled along the upper part 631 in the state in which the main roller 682 continuously contacts the part upper 631, in order to prevent the rolling gear wheel 681 from separating.

While the rolling gear wheel 681 is moving, the shoulder 690 can be inserted into the tilting part 642 and rolled. The movement distance of the inclination part 642 may be relatively shorter than that of the upwardly inclined part 634.

Here, the tank drawer 710 can be supported by the base roller 12 arranged in the base tray 11. When the tank drawer 710 is removed to the maximum, the center of mass can be defined on a front side of a position of the 710 tank drawer that is supported by the base roller to generate a moment. In this way, the tank drawer 710 can be tilted while rotating smoothly.

Here, the rolling unit 680 and the shoulder 690 can guide the inclination of the tank drawer 710 while it moves along the main rail 630 and sub-row 640. Also, the tank drawer 710 can be inclined to completely expose the open upper surface of the accommodation part 730, upwards.

Once the tank drawer 710 has been fully inclined, the states of Figures 17 and 18 can take place. Aqrn, the rolling unit 680 and the roll 690 may have been arranged in the leading positions of the main crane 630 and of sub-column 640, respectively.

Figure 24 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the water tank is separated from the water tank assembly.

Referring to Figure 24, once the tank drawer 710 has been fully tilted, the water tank 800 can be removed from the accommodation part 730. Next, the water tank 800 can be separated from the part of accommodation 730, and the opening part 822 of the water tank 800 can rotate to discard

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the water inside the water tank 800.

Here, in order to easily separate and move the water tank 800, the tank handle 840 can be pulled up. In this way, the user can separate or move the water tank 800 while holding the tank handle 840.

In the dehumidifier according to the embodiment, the handle that is lowered with respect to the upper surface of the main body of the dehumidifier may have been provided, in order to allow the user to easily move the dehumidifier. In particular, even if the dehumidifier is heavy or has a high height, the dehumidifier can move stably.

The structure of the handle can act together with the wheel arranged on the lower surface, in order to move the dehumidifier more easily.

Also, since the handle has the upper surface recessed, and the recessed portion is open to the left and right sides of the main body, the user can gently grab the open portion. In this way, the handle that does not protrude outside can be provided by using the external component of the dehumidifier to further improve the external appearance of the dehumidifier.

In addition to this, since the handle has been formed by coupling the members that define the exterior aspect to each other, it is possible to reduce manufacturing costs and the number of procedures.

Although embodiments have been described with reference to a number of illustrative embodiments thereof, it should be understood that many other modifications and embodiments can be contemplated, by those skilled in the art, which fall within the scope of the invention, as described by the accompanying claims.

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5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 40 Four. Five fifty 55 60 65 1. - A dehumidifier (1) comprising a compressor, a heat exchange module connected to the compressor, a fan that forcefully blows air to pass through the heat exchange module (30), and a set of water tank (700) that stores condensed water in the heat exchange module (30) within a main body, and which comprises: an upper cover assembly (100), which defines an upper surface of the main body; the dehumidifier being characterized in that the main body also comprises: a handle hole (111), open on each of the two sides, left and right, of the upper cover assembly; Y a side ornament (400), coupled to the upper cover assembly (100) to define at least one portion of each of the two surfaces, left and right, of the main body, wherein a handle (40), attached to the handle hole (111) and having an opening (430) that is open through a side surface of the main body to allow a user to grab the handle, is arranged in an upper end of the lateral ornament (400). 2. - The dehumidifier according to claim 1, wherein the side ornament (400) comprises: an ornament member (410), which defines an exterior appearance of each of the two lateral surfaces of the main body; Y a handle member (420), coupled to the ornament member (410) to define the opening. 3. - The dehumidifier according to claim 2, wherein the two ends of the handle member (420) are coupled to the two ends of each of the ornament members (410), and the resting portions of the member (420) handle, except for both ends of the handle member (420), are separated from the ornament member (410). 4. - The dehumidifier according to claim 2 or claim 3, in which a round part (421) is placed on an internal lateral surface of the handle member (420) that comes into contact with the hand of the user and that has been rounded with a predetermined curvature. 5. - The dehumidifier according to any of claims 2 to 4, in which the handle member (420) is covered by a front box (200) and a rear box (300), which define the external aspects of the front and back surfaces of the main member. 6. - The dehumidifier according to claim 5, in which a handle support (422) that supports the front and rear boxes (200, 300) has been additionally arranged in the handle member (420) ). 7. - The dehumidifier according to any of claims 2 to 6, in which an overhanging handle fixing part (426) has been additionally arranged on an external surface of the handle member (420) in such a way that a screw coupled to the upper cover assembly (100) passes through it. 8. - The dehumidifier according to any of claims 2 to 7, wherein the upper portions of the pair of ornament members (410) arranged on both sides, left and right, are closer and closer to each other in the direction upward. 9. - The dehumidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a frame (600) supporting the heat exchange module (30) is arranged inside the main body, and an additional seat rib (440) protruding from the frame (600) and seating on it, is additionally arranged on a rear surface of the side ornament (400). 10. - The dehumidifier according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein a lower end of the handle hole (111) and an upper end of the side ornament (400) are staggered to fit between sf. 11. The dehumidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the lateral ornament (400) is arranged between the front and rear boxes (200, 300) defining the exterior aspects of the front and rear surfaces of the main body, in order to define an exterior aspect of each of the two lateral surfaces of the main body. 12. The dehumidifier according to any of claims 1 to 10, wherein the side ornament (400) contacts, and supports, a lower surface of the upper cover assembly (100) and the front and rear boxes (200 , 300) defining the exterior aspects of the front and rear surfaces of the main body. 13. The dehumidifier according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the side ornament (400) is arranged between the front and rear boxes (200, 300) defining the exterior aspects of the front and rear surfaces of the main body, and 5 an upper portion of the lateral ornament (400), which defines the handle (40), is covered by parts in front and rear extension (210, 310) that extend, respectively, from the front and rear boxes (200, 300 ). 14. The dehumidifier according to claim 13, wherein the handle hole (111), the upper end 10 of the side ornament (400), and the front and rear extension parts (210, 310) are coupled between sf to define a handle (40) intended to be held by a user. 15. The dehumidifier according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the ends of the front and rear extension parts (210, 310) contact each other to define an external surface of the handle 15 (40).